RvP is back in training. Pictures show he took a full part and ran and kicked freely.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... a-pictures
Looks like he's made a miraculous recovery. Dunno if he's fit enough to be included for barca though.
by gzagee » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:33 pm
by Leody » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:39 pm
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:40 pm
by Van The Man Persie » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:41 pm
by Leody » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:45 pm
He'll break down again soon.
In fact isnt there an International break coming soon? He'll be injured then
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:47 pm
Leody wrote:He'll break down again soon.
In fact isnt there an International break coming soon? He'll be injured then
Would you just jump already and get it over with? Lol
I've seen some doom and gloom people, but Jesus man you take it to a whole different level.
by Van The Man Persie » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:50 pm
by gzagee » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:02 pm
Van Persie makes early return to training
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has ignited hopes of a shock comeback in time to face Barcelona after being photographed in full training on Monday.
Van Persie had been ruled out of the trip to the Nou Camp after injuring his knee while scoring against Birmingham in the Carling Cup final last month.
But pictures released on the club's official website show Van Persie apparently participating in full training, raising hopes that he could be included in Arsene Wenger's squad list for the trip to Barcelona.
The Netherlands international returned to his homeland for treatment on the injury that kept him out of Arsenal's last Premier League game against Sunderland.
The initial prognosis was not good, with Wenger expecting his star striker to be out of action until the international break at the end of March. Speaking after the Carling Cup final on February 27, Wenger said: "I am not a specialist but he overstretched his knee at the back when he made the volley [to score against Birmingham].
"He got kicked or blocked by the defender and overstretched when he hit the ball. In fact we lost Van Persie after 30 minutes, we tried to keep him going in the second half but he was injured.
"It is a ligament at the back of the knee, a tear in the ligament. It is three to four weeks, I take the short delay because I am an optimist but it could be four. As well it is the international break during that period so whether it is three or four [weeks], for us it is the same."
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:07 pm
Van The Man Persie wrote:Oh come on. Its not negative to say an injury prone player will get injured.
RVP has never failed in getting injured when we need him the most yet and i cant see him starting now.
Although i must say, i am surprised he is back in training already. Didnt expect to see him back til January at the earliest
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:11 pm
by Artillero » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:24 pm
by Popey » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:27 pm
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:36 pm
CynicalGooner wrote:omg wtf bbq
by Est83 » Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:44 pm
Robin van Persie has been added to the Arsenal squad for their Champions League clash with Barcelona.
The Dutch forward was substituted during the Carling Cup Final on February 27 after suffering a knee injury. But he trained with his team-mates at London Colney on Monday and has travelled to Spain.
Arsène Wenger has named a 19-man squad. This will be cut to 18 ahead of Tuesday's game at the Nou Camp.
Arsenal squad:
Manuel Almunia
Wojciech Szczesny
Johan Djourou
Gael Clichy
Emmanuel Eboue
Kieran Gibbs
Laurent Koscielny
Bacary Sagna
Sebastien Squillaci
Cesc Fabregas
Andrey Arshavin
Jack Wilshere
Tomas Rosicky
Samir Nasri
Abou Diaby
Denilson
Nicklas Bendtner
Marouane Chamakh
Robin van Persie